Thank you!! I had gotten the other ones earlier and failed to see the update of it all in one. Thanks again!

Ok I know at one point these hacks exsisted because I had them but I was a fool and decided to erase my DLs folder without thinking to write some down or keep or what not. Mostly because prior to ZOMG PETZ!!!11!! I was a bigger fool and never organized my folder so I never knew what anything was! Talk about stupid. So yeah I found the majority of my favorite hacks mostly because they are from here, or squinge or a select few at MTS2. But no matter how many sites I search I can not find these:

When the Sim was done watching TV it'd turn off.
When the students came home from school they'd move away from bus before checking grades and homework so all students could get off the bus.

I have tried living without these but am now getting increasinly annoyed at each one knowing there is a hack that can help. Please make fun of me and help me out?

Thank you! The things you learn.. It's fantastic.

You can have cheats start up with your game?? Explain?

Yeah I've been testing out my shiney recolors and others I've DLed, To make this go smoother I took out my Dl folder and it was amazing the difference in load times. It's sad!
Also been trying to organize my CC but it's tough as I need to delete most things In Game so I can really tell how it looks. I too wish they'd make it so you wouldn't have to start from the beginning again in the section you're in!
I got a question though, can you rename .package files without damaging the file? Or do you have to keep the crappy name it has? I really wish people could name their files better it'd help in keeping my DL folder organized.

I get it now! Thank you all for your help. It of course makes sense that after you start the game and actually load these things you'd see the files for it afterward. I'm slowly learning all the inner workings of this game and everything that comes with it!
Thanks again!

Ok so I download a new object unzip blah blah put it in my DL folder. I am trying to be more organized and so I put them into seperate folders within the DL folder. After I have finished I go play my game with my shiney new stuff and then I find something else new and shiney so I DL it and I go back to the folder to put the new files in and suddenly I have a few files not put in the seperate files. I don't unzip right into that file and the only thing I can figure is the Sims2pack files that do it but even after installing those I refresh my DLs folder to make sure all files get moved to the right place. So where are these mysterous files coming from?

Yeah I agree Amilee! Plus I hate the fact that you can't walk more than one dog at a time! That's very annoying! And there are mor cat toys then there are dog toys? So unfair! I'd like more toys for the dogs they're getting jipped!

Thank ya very much it helped a lot!
Though sadly the InSim isn't yet updated for pets but I can understand and am trying to be as patient as I can about it. hehe/
Thanks again!
:o)

Rose as soon as I get it and start playing I will let you know. I'm very excited to test it out!


Again I thank you Nova for those reassuring words. I always get a bit nervous about such a big purchase especially just after having a bad experience. Eeeh! haha ok I'll stop now.

In case anyone is wondering what I got: Toshiba Satellite P105-S9312 17" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Core Duo Processor T2500E, 2048 MB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive)

Found it on amazon for a decent price and since I was spending so much I got a deal on one day shipping so it'll get here before I go on my trip which is good because I need it! heh. So thanks again to Nova and Mister Paper for all the help they gave me it was huge!

ChamiMinds

Touche! ::grins:: Although technically I do use two hands just my "bad" one which is the left one handles the shift tab and cntrl keys while my right one handles all the rest.
Dang you are one lucky person when it comes to Laptop keyboards then there Dizzy! I admire you for such. 

Wow Thank you very much Mister Paper! That was very cool of you to do for me. I'll take what both you and Nova have suggested and go from there!


I was going to say something along those lines as JM did but probably nicer. I don't know what you consider serious typist but I am a writer so I type A LOT and never seem to have my keyboard go crap on me. After about 6 months or so I need to clean it really good but that's about it. ::shrugs::

Awh you obviously haven't gotten used to it. I now perfer laptop keyboards because they are smaller and more compact. Course I can only type with one hand so that could be why I perfer smaller keyboards. 

Thanks but I really want a laptop and I know that there are good Laoptops out there that can handle what I want it to. It's all about portability for me. I go on a lot of trips and need to take my puter with me so desktops are not an option for me. (o:


Nova! Thank you sooo much that helped a great deal! I'll look into both of those. I understand the jealousy thing. I'm constantly in that state but possibly I'll be able to be less so with this new system!

Edited to say: I am drooling over the Toshiba. Hehe. It's on the top of my list.

Ok so I am going to get a new laptop that will replace the crappy one I was sold just recently. I finally got that squared away and now I need another one. Idealy I'd love to have it before I go on a trip leaving Aug 26th. I know it is cutting it close and may not happen. But I'll try. I know the things I need for the game to run and of course to make it run great! Though when I get into the websites to pick anbd choose I end up getting confused with all the numbers and blah.
So my request is for someone to go to http://alienware.com/Product_Pages/notebook_all_gaming.aspx and go through the process and tell me which one I should get and which thing to pick! I'm willing to spend a good amount of money but can not go over $3000 even then it's a lot. So naturally the best price the better but I am willing to spend the money on a good computer.
No offense but I don't want suggestions I have plenty writen down but I need like someone to tell me which circle to click. hehe I know make fun but I know I need help! Please?

ChamiMinds

Thank you I will look for that!

Great that's what I thought. Thank you for confirming it in the best way possible by telling me it's crap. Hehe I really do like answers like that. They are honest.


Yes but this is a laptop. Not so easy to install or replace. )o:

Edit: ok so I lied I guess I can upgrade my graphics card. Though I was told since it was an intergrated card I couldn't. Uhg. I hate being told so many different things. It certainly does not help me get any better at this hardware crap. Anyone know what to do when I get my new card so that the intergrated one won't take over?

Another damn Edit: Ok I'm pretty calm but seriously am pissed off now! I can't replace my video card like I orginally thought so I'm sending back this new computer and will be buying a new one! In which I'll be much better in buying what I need. If anyone would like to help me out in figuring out what I need EXACTLY instead of just suggestions I'd be entirely greatful! Laptop is a must! I'll probably try to make my best friend who DOES know what he's talking about help me but he's so busy these days that'll it'll be a miracle if I can get ahold of him. Uhg stupi stupid stupid people!
K done with my rant for here anyway. 

Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset

Isn't that a chipset? But yeah you answered my question. Funny thing is I have played it on this system and it works great but I've been told that it's only because it's new so it'll run it for awhile because processer is new and blah blah. I guess I'll be hoping to get a new system.

Oh that could be why I never get it. I don't ever have anyone in that carreer long enough

Where do you get the army course thing?

And I find it extremely creepy that robots can get fat or that they even eat food in the first place. I honestly don't like the servo robots because of those tweaks. A robot should clean cook ect without needing fun or any of that stuff. It's a robot!! Not enough difference between the sim and the robot and in my opinion it ruins the robots. I rarely have them in my game because of those facts.

Ok when it comes to hardware issues I'm at a complete loss. I understand a lot but not enough to figure out who is right so I need help. First I'll show you my computers specs:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: MXC051                         
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.86GHz
             Memory: 2040MB RAM
          Page File: 546MB used, 3386MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_01B51028&REV_03
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4410 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 10/14/2005 21:06:58, 36990 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 10/14/2005 21:15:18, 1302812 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66D2-11CF-A262-BF21A2C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x2592
        SubSys ID: 0x01B51028
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Video Accel:
 Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

        Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2792&SUBSYS_01B51028&REV_03
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4410 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 10/14/2005 21:06:58, 36990 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 10/14/2005 21:15:18, 1302812 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-64D2-11CF-A262-BF21A2C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x2792
        SubSys ID: 0x01B51028
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Video Accel:
 Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
            Description: SigmaTel Audio
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7690&SUBSYS_102801B5&REV_1022
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: sthda.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.4717.0000 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 9/9/2005 18:15:32, 1032472 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: SigmaTel
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xB5B
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 44100, 96000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
            Description: SigmaTel Audio
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: sthda.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.4717.0000 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 9/9/2005 18:15:32, 1032472 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xCC0

OK I might have shared to much for my question but I just wanted to be sure. I've been told by several different people that this system will handle TS2 and expansionns just fine and I've had others tell me that my graphics card being intergrated will cause me serious problems after about a month or so of play. When I bought the system I told whom ever I talked to the specs I needed for TS2 and I wanted more because I know how quickly game specs can go up. So I'd love any help on who is right. Can I play TS2 without issues or should I complain and get a new system?

I think that it's just one of those horrible annoyances I'll have to live with. But all of these hacks and such you all mentioned do help make it less annoying. Thanks to all of you!

Where would I find the stuck object remover? The lot debugger has helped but they keep coming back. It's damn annoying.

Right Of course. ::Shakes her hand in mock fright. Smirks as she suddenly stops it:: I'm sooo scared.

Would you really do that to a sweet fellow Montanian? ::bats eyelashes all sweet like::